VILLAGERS in Alderholt have taken to social media to thank a mysterious benefactor who has been leaving chocolate bunnies for residents.

Recipient Tracey Feltham said she received hers sometime overnight on Saturday, early Easter Sunday morning, after her dog was alerted by someone on the doorstep.

It is the third year running she has found a chocolate bunny at her door, she said.

When she took her dog out she noticed bunnies at nearly 30 houses across the village, perched on gates, walls and window sills.

"It really is ever so cute," Ms Feltham said. "It is just lovely and it brings the village together."